Göttingen in May
6.8out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Mild: highs around 17°C. Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days.
17°CAvg high
8°CAvg low
11Rainy days (61 mm)
15:23 hDaylight
05:35Sunrise · 20:58 Sunset
Why this score
- Mild: highs around 17°C
- Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- Layers you can add or remove
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rain in May varies a lot between years (±3.9 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3°C | -1°C | 65 mm | 13 | – | – | 4.0 |
| February | 4°C | -1°C | 52 mm | 11 | – | – | 4.5 |
| March | 8°C | 1°C | 59 mm | 13 | – | – | 5.1 |
| April | 13°C | 4°C | 47 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.3 |
| May | 17°C | 8°C | 61 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.8 |
| June | 20°C | 11°C | 66 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.2 |
| July | 23°C | 13°C | 74 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.4 |
| August | 22°C | 13°C | 67 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.6 |
| September | 18°C | 9°C | 56 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.1 |
| October | 13°C | 6°C | 60 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.0 |
| November | 7°C | 3°C | 60 mm | 12 | – | – | 5.0 |
| December | 4°C | 0°C | 67 mm | 14 | – | – | 4.1 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Göttingen in May?
Daytime highs average 17°C and nights about 8°C.
When is the best time to visit Göttingen?
The best months are August, July, June, September.